60a Morris J2 Pick-Up

[Idris]

The NAMC’s “Catalog of all Series Matchbox Models” (first edition) lists a variation at 60-1a which has (probably) 9 x 24 GPW with c/a. If confirmed, this would form a new variation code 1. In addition, there is also variation 60-1g which has kSPW, r/a and rear trim (i.e as Nick's variation codes 11 and 12 except for the trim). This would slot into Nick's table as a new code 7.
Neither the AIM “1-75 Series Regular Wheels” catalogue (second printing, 1983) nor Stannard has any unlisted variations.
Houghton lists 60a-10 as having 8 x 18 GPW, r/a front trim only, and no rear window (i.e. a no rear window version of Nick's code 9). If confirmed, this would be a new code at no. 17.
U.K. Matchbox covered the model in Vol. 6, no. 5 (Dec. '82) p187, but did not identify any variations not covered by Nick. However, the article notes that the equivalent of Nick's codes 6 and above are a lighter blue than his codes 1 to 5. This colour variation is not highlighted by either NAMC or AIM, which is odd since even minor shade variations are listed for other models. I cannot see it in my collection either.

[kerbside]

Hello Hugh, I have to spend so much time between Stannards variations and Nicks variations.

I have six (6) variations, by Stannards they are codes 1-2-7-9-13-14, by Nicks they are codes 1-4-7-9-15-16

My Stannards code 2 and Nicks code 4 has no Silver Trim at all.



I have checked the Blue colours there is a slight difference, more in the hand rather than in the photo.



I enjoy your posts Hugh as it really keeps me busy, going between all the variation books, thank you,

George T.

[nickjones]

The no trim version would be classed as an error piece, I have also had one with gold trim and one with gold and silver mixed together as on the 19b MGA.

[Idris]

I enjoy your posts Hugh as it really keeps me busy, going between all the variation books, thank you,

Thank you for the kind words, George. They make it all worthwhile.

[Idris]

I have checked the Blue colours there is a slight difference, more in the hand rather than in the photo.

The colour difference actually shows up very well on my monitor. I wonder if, in typical Lesney fashion, my c/a model could be a later (i.e. lighter blue) body paired with an earlier baseplate?

[nearlymint]

Just picked up my first version of this model with 9x24 GPW, I was hoping for one without the window but this model has the window making it unlisted.
Same as Nicks code 14 but with window, the search continues. J

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[Malibu]

Hi,
just found a very small difference on the baseplate of the Moriss I received today.
It is code 16 according to Nicks list.
The letters on the baseplate are a little thicker than on the other two models (code 2 and 11) I have.
The text "No 60" for example is in total 6 mm long, the same text on the other two models is 5,5 mm long.
Stephan